Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured
DistilleryCulper BrosThe Glasgow Distillery Co.
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%54%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£60.94£54.5
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

Smoke64/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured is better value at £55 vs £61.

For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £54.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £60.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Culper?

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Glasgow?

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

HoneyToasted

Only Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

SmokeyNew Wood

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